In the form of representation of Lord Shiva, He is depicted as a family man. He has Parvati to his left and Skanda (Karthikeya) as a child seating in between them. The worship of Somaskanda became more popular during 6th and 8th century in South India. This idol is supposed to represent SAT, CHIT, ANANDA. Further it is stated that the figures of Shiva, Parvati and Skanda represent IcchaShakti, KriyaShakti and GyanaShakti.
Legend: According to legend KumaraSambhava, Lord Vishnu was desirous of a child. He worshiped Lord Shiva at Tiruvarur and Shiva blessed him with a male child named Kaama (Manmada). Parvati was enraged by the fact that Vishnu did not include her in the worship. Hence she cursed that the child should be burnt to death by Shiva. Upon realization of his mistake, Vishnu created a composite image of Shiva, Parvati and child Skanda and worshipped Parvati. She blessed him with a boon. According to the boon, Kaama would relive to create a force of attraction between Male and Female so that human race will continue to thrive. Somaskanda is the processional image of Shiva in most of the temples in South India.
Legend: According to legend KumaraSambhava, Lord Vishnu was desirous of a child. He worshiped Lord Shiva at Tiruvarur and Shiva blessed him with a male child named Kaama (Manmada). Parvati was enraged by the fact that Vishnu did not include her in the worship. Hence she cursed that the child should be burnt to death by Shiva. Upon realization of his mistake, Vishnu created a composite image of Shiva, Parvati and child Skanda and worshipped Parvati. She blessed him with a boon. According to the boon, Kaama would relive to create a force of attraction between Male and Female so that human race will continue to thrive. Somaskanda is the processional image of Shiva in most of the temples in South India.
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